2016 Peugeot 308 brake fluid

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Warning / indicator lamp State Cause Action / Observations
Anti-lock
Braking System
(ABS) fixed.
th

e anti-lock braking system has a
fault.
th

e vehicle retains conventional braking.
Drive carefully at reduced speed and contact a
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop without
d e l ay.
Dynamic
stability control
(DSC/ASR) flashing.
th

e DSC/ASR regulation is
operating.
th

e system optimises traction and improves the
directional stability of the vehicle in the event of loss of
grip or trajectory.
fixed.
th

e DSC/ASR system has a fault. Have it checked by a P
e
uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
Braking
fixed.
th

e brake fluid level has dropped
significantly. You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
to

p up with brake fluid listed by P
e
uge
Ot.
I

f the problem persists, have the system checked by a
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop.
+ fixed, associated
with the ABS warning
lamp.
th

e electronic brake force distribution
(
eB

FD) system has a fault.You must stop as soon as it is safe to do so.
Have it checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified
workshop.
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Instruments

231
the brake fluid level must be
between the marking "A" (MA X
located on the remote reservoir) and
the marking " B" (MIN located on the
main reservoir). If it is not, check the
brake pad wear.
Brake fluid level
Changing the fluid
Refer to the personalised service schedule for your
vehicle for details of the interval for this operation.
Fluid specification
the brake fluid must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations.
Coolant level
the coolant level should be close
to the "MA X" mark but should never
exceed it.
In addition, as the cooling system is pressurised,
wait at least one hour after switching off the
engine before carrying out any work.
to a

void any risk of scalding, unscrew the cap
by two turns to allow the pressure to drop. When
the pressure has dropped, remove the cap and
top up the level.
Changing the coolant
the coolant does not have to be replaced at routine services.
Fluid specification
the coolant must conform to the
manufacturer's recommendations. The cooling fan may star t after switching
off the engine: take care with ar ticles and
clothing that might be caught by the fan
blades. When the engine is warm, the temperature of
the coolant is regulated by the fan.
Fluid specification
For optimum cleaning and to avoid freezing,
this fluid must not be topped up with or
replaced with plain water.
Screenwash and headlamp
wash fluid
In the case of vehicles fitted with
headlamp washers, the low fluid level
is indicated by an audible signal and
a message in the instrument panel
screen.
to

p up the reservoir when you next
stop the vehicle.
In wintry conditions, the use of an ethyl alcohol
or methanol base fluid is recommended.
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Practical information

234
Manual gearbox
the gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for the checking interval for
this component.Brake wear depends on the style
of driving, particularly in the case
of vehicles used in town, over short
distances. It may be necessary to
Brake pads
For information on checking brake
disc wear, contact a Pe
ugeOt
dealer or a qualified workshop.
Brake disc wear Electric parking brake
this system does not require any
routine servicing. However, in the
event of a problem, have the system
checked by a P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a
qualified workshop.
Only use products recommended by
P
e

uge
Ot
or products of equivalent
quality and specification.
In order to optimise the operation of
units as important as those in the
braking system, P
e

uge
Ot
selects and
offers very specific products.
After washing the vehicle, dampness,
or in wintry conditions, ice can form
on the brake discs and pads: braking
efficiency may be reduced. Make light
brake applications to dry and defrost
the brakes.
Parking brake
If excessive travel or a loss of
effectiveness of this system is
noticed, the parking brake must be
checked, even between two services.
Checking this system must be done by a
P
e

uge
Ot
dealer or a qualified workshop. have the condition of the brakes checked, even
between vehicle services.
un

less there is a leak in the circuit, a drop in
the brake fluid level indicates that the brake
pads are worn. For more information on the electric parking
brake, refer to the corresponding section.
Automatic gearbox
the gearbox does not require any
maintenance (no oil change).
Refer to the manufacturer's service
schedule for details of the level
checking interval for this component.
Practical information

385
Hazard warning lamps ..........................11 9 , 2 4 3
Hazard warning lamps, automatic operation


.................................... 11 9
Headlamp adjustment


...................................114
Headlamps, automatic illumination


.................................. 1 0 9 , 112 , 113
Headlamps, dipped beam


............108, 256, 258
Headlamps, halogen


............................256, 258
Headlamps, main beam
....... 1

08, 256, 258, 260
Headlamp wash


............................................ 11 6
Head restraints, front
...................................... 75
Head restraints, rear
.................................78, 79
Heating


......................................... 90, 92, 94, 96
Hill start assist

............................................... 16

2Jack
........

.......................................................250
Identification, vehicle
....................................
29
5
Ignition on ........................................ 9 9, 150, 152
Immobiliser, electronic

......................
51, 63, 154
I n d i c a t o r, coolant temperature

.....................................
28
Indicator, engine oil level ................................
31
Indicator lamps, operation

.........................
13 -17
Indicators, direction

......................................
111
Inflating tyres

..........................................
10, 295
Inflating tyres and accessories (using the kit)
..............................
................
249
Instrument panel
...............................
..............
12
Intelligent t
ra
ction Control
............................
12
1
Interactive help

........................................
41, 3 41
Inter-vehicle time
........................................... 18
7
ISOFIX seats .................................................
141
IS OFIX m ountings................................. 13 9, 14 0Key


............................................................
48-63
Keyless e
n
try
and Starting

......................
56 -58, 63, 151, 154
Key with remote control ..............
49, 51, 57, 154
Kit, hands-free

......................................
3 5 0 , 374
Kit, temporary puncture repair

..........
86, 87, 244
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H
J
K
Labels, identification ..................................... 29 5
LeD s - light-emitting diodes .........256, 261, 263
Level, AdBlue
® additive ................................. 235
Level, brake fluid ........................................... 2
31
Level, Diesel additive


............................ 232, 233
Level, engine coolant


.............................. 28, 231
Level, engine oil

...............................
.......31, 2 29
Level, headlamp wash


........................... 117, 2 3 1
Levels and checks
................ 227-229, 231, 232
Level, screenwash fluid
......................... 117, 2 3 1
Light-emitting diodes - L
eD

s

........256, 261, 263
Lighting
................

.......................................... 108
Lighting dimmer
..............................

................33
Lighting, guide-me home


........................ 51, 113
Lighting, interior


.................................... 104, 105
Lighting, mood


.............................................. 105
Lighting, welcome


......................................... 113
Loading


................................................... 10, 223
Load reduction mode


.................................... 219
Locating your vehicle
................................ 51

, 5 5
Locking


............................................................ 63
L
gear lever, manual gearbox .........................163ge
ar shift indicator ....................................... 16 4
glo

ve box, refrigerated

...................................80
gu

ide-me-home

............................................ 113
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